Hitesh Patel

Every human being is unique, it's crucial to adapt to individual personalities, ensuring each person feels both appreciated and heard. I believe the most impactful action a leader can take is to instill confidence in stakeholders, empowering them to make decisions and take risks without the shadow of micromanagement. As Maya Angelou insightfully said, "People don't remember what you say, they remember how you make them feel." It's essential to ensure each individual feels valued and acknowledged at all times.

🔷 Attracting Talent: Positive experiences distinguish firms in the race for elite talent. 🔷 Human First: Extend courtesy, ensuring fair treatment for all candidates. 🔷 Clear Communication: Articulate hiring process details, timelines, and job expectations. 🔷 Timely Feedback: Provide constructive input, valuing candidates' dedication. 🔷 Fair Compensation: Ensure market-aligned offers. Top talents recognize their worth and network. 🔷 Reputation: Effective recruiting enhances image, while inefficiencies impact culture. 🔷 Networking: Elites connect. Negative experiences deter potential future talents.

Consistent Communication + Authenticity + Delivery of Value 🔷 Embrace Transformational Over Transactional: Truly understand candidates, not just fill roles. 🔷 Add Value: Share market trends, insights, and growth tips, enriching them both personally and professionally. 🔷 Active Mandates: Inform about active hires; they value market pulse and can refer peers. 🔷 Communication is Gold: Be reliable; trust is hard-won, easily lost. 🔷 Tailored Engagement: Engage on their terms—quality over quantity. 🔷 Authenticity Wins: As Naval Ravikant said, "Avoid competition through authenticity." In recruiting, be genuine and treat candidates with empathy. This approach fosters trust and lasting connections with passive candidates in recruitment.

🔷 Private Equity and Family Office Activity: Surge in PE and Family Offices seeking leadership in lower and middle markets, emphasizing portfolio optimization. 🔷 International vs. Local Hiring: With a growing global outlook, the balance between diverse international perspectives and invaluable local insight intensifies. 🔷 Remote Work Revolution: Beyond a trend, remote work reshapes the traditional 'workplace', reflecting a universal shift in organizational strategies.